Saturday 22 October to Sunday 30 October

Hallowe'en Trail at Castle Drogo (11.00 am - 5.00 pm).  Normal admission charges plus £1.00 per trail. Tel: (01647) 433 306.

Fun & Games at Buckland Abbey (10.30 am - 5.00 pm - not Thursday).  Normal admission charges.  Tel: (01822) 853 607.

Spooky Children's Trail at Lydford Gorge (10.30 am - 3.30 pm).  Normal admission charges.  Tel: (01822) 820 320.

Saturday 22 October

Talking with Ghosts at Buckland Abbey (10.30 am - 5.30 pm).  Tel: (01822) 853 607.  Find out what life was like for servants before the days of vacuum cleaners, washing machines and electric irons.

Sunday 23 October

Myths & Legends (11.00 am - 1.00 pm). Enjoy a special family introduction to Dartmoor at Hound Tor, led by an experienced Dartmoor National Park Authority Guide.

Monday 24 October

All our Yesterdays (2.00 pm - 3.30 pm).  A family walk at Haytor, looking at the wildlife and fascinating archaeology of this popular area.

Tuesday 25 October

Great Seed Give-Away (11.00 am - 5.00 pm).  A rare opportunity to collect a selection of late flowering plant seeds at Castle Drogo.  Telephone the National Trust on (01647) 433 306.

Wednesday 26 October

Children's Dartmoor Discovery Trail ( 11.00 am - 1.00 pm).  Enjoy following the trail at Merrivale and win prizes (suitable for families with children aged 7+).

Thursday 27 October

More Fun with Puppets (10.00 am - 12.30 pm).  Join Dartmoor National Park Authority's Education Officer, Willem Montagne, at Leusdon Village Hall, for an inspirational stroll, before making your very own Dartmoor shadow puppets. Suitable for children aged 6 to 13.  Booking essential (01822) 890 414.

Family Fun and Hallowe'en Harvest (10.00 am - 1.30 pm).  Enjoy a walk with farmer Mark Pilkington and National Park Authority Ranger Bill Allen at Ullacombe Farm, Bovey Tracey, meeting animals and carving your own Hallowe'en lantern to take home.  Booking essential (01822) 890 414.

Friday 28 October

Children's Woodland Sculptures Workshop ( 11.00 am - 1.00 pm and 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm).  Visit Castle Drogo and learn to carve wonderful creatures out of wood.  For children 7 aged years and over (£6.00 per child).  Booking essential.  Telephone the National Trust on (01647) 433 306.

Saturday 29 October

Family Navigation Day (10.00 am - 4.00 pm ) at Princetown.  Learn how to use a map and compass and understand the art of navigation.   Suitable for families with children aged 11+.  Booking essential (01822) 890 414.

Monday 31 October

Ranger Ralph's Spooky Treasure ( 7.00 pm - 8.30 pm) at Newbridge.  Bookings taken from 10 October.  Tel: (01822) 890 414.

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